Bowling Green State University Athletics
Brandon Adds To His Coaching Staff
June 15, 2007 | Football
June 15, 2007
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - Bowling Green State University football coach Gregg Brandon has announced that Deion Melvin has been named linebackers coach for the Falcons and will begin his duties immediately. Melvin comes to BGSU after spending the past season as the running backs coach at Georgia Southern University.
"This is really great to get a coach of his quality and experience this close to the season," said BGSU head coach Gregg Brandon. "He has a good blend of youth and experience and has worked with some great head coaches."
While at GSU he coached a pair of running backs that recorded over 800 yards apiece and ran for a combined 15 touchdowns in his first season as the running backs coach. The Eagles finished 22nd in the country in rushing.
Prior to his time at GSU he spent seven seasons with Missouri State where he held the title of assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. He also coached the linebackers in all seven of those seasons. He was also the recruiting coordinator starting in 1999.
"This is a great opportunity to have a chance to work with such an outstanding staff," said Melvin. "They are so young and passionate about the game of football. I feel very blessed for this opportunity to be a Falcon."
He began his coaching career at Western Illinois (1993-98) where he coached the linebacker position and was the recruiting coordinator and assistant strength coach.
In other news Stephen Bird, who will be coaching the outside receivers, will also be the special teams coordinator.
"I wanted to evaluate the new additions to our staff and pick the right person for this job," said coach Brandon. "Steven jumped out at me right away. He has such great passion for the sport and that aspect of the game that he was the perfect choice for our special teams."
Assistant head coach Troy Rothenbuhler, who manages the tight ends will also now coach the inside receiver position.
Lastly the Falcons added Brad Wilson as a graduate assistant. The Mansfield, Ohio, native will assist with the defensive side of the ball. He spent the past two seasons at Ashland University as a student assistant, helping with the secondary.
